BlackRock has launched a pair of actively managed equity ETFs aligned with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Franklin Templeton has expanded its US line-up of actively managed thematic ETFs with the introduction of the Franklin Exponential Data ETF (XDAT US).

By Robin Marshall, Director of Fixed Income Research, FTSE Russell.

According to recent data, US Treasuries have become expensive compared to other major sovereign bond markets over the last four years.

DWS has effectively created a new ETF offering socially responsible, low carbon exposure to UK equities. The Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG UCITS ETF (XASX LN) has come into existence through the repurposing of its FTSE All-Share-linked ETF.

Texas-based fundamental equity manager Ballast Asset Management has debuted its first ETF with the launch of an actively managed strategy targeting small- and mid-capitalization stocks listed in the US.

BlackRock has launched a new ETF providing focused exposure to value stocks within the small-cap segment of the US equity market.

HSBC Global Asset Management has further extended its sustainable ETF line-up with the launch of a UK exposure on the London Stock Exchange.

Phillip Capital Management has listed the Phillip SGD Money Market ETF on Singapore Exchange, offering a treasury management tool for institutional investors and a possible income-enhanced alternative to cash deposits for retail investors.

BlackRock has launched an ETF providing climate change risk-adjusted exposure to eurozone government bonds.

Index provider Stoxx has initiated a market consultation process to consider proposals regarding the reform of the DAX index in the wake of the failure of former constituent, Wirecard.